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How to get fromStratford to Mackinac Islandby bus, train, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Stratford to Mackinac Island by bus, train, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stratford to Londonbus bus
    2. Take the train from London to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 42m
    $116–327

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stratford to Londonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 47m
    $105–180

  3. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stratford GO to Bramalea GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 26m
    $416–1,404

  4. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stratford GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 25m
    $196–455

  5. Bus to London International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stratford to Londonbus bus
    2. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YXU - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $506–1,900

  6. Bus, shuttle to Detroit, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stratford to Londonbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Days Inn by Wyndham London to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 28m
    $144–543

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 502.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Stratford, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Stratford to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Transit Terminal, take the bus to London, walk to London, take the train to Windsor, drive to Detroit Greyhound, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 2 bus to Transit Terminal, walk to Stratford GO, take the train to Bramalea GO, walk to Bramalea GO Station - Route 15 SB/115 SB Stop, take the line 115 bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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